Ancient Rome: Pioneering the Concept of the Megacity
Particularly, the ancient Rome emerged as a pioneering megacity, a bustling metropolis that dwarfed its contemporaries in size and scale. Meanwhile, the modern cities may vie for the title of a megacity, Rome’s status as the first is undisputed. With its population exceeding a million inhabitants at its zenith, a remarkable feat unparalleled in its time.
Comparatively, other ancient cities, such as Babylon, paled in comparison, with populations hovering around a fraction of Rome’s size. Therefore, this demographic dominance solidified Rome’s status as the preeminent urban center of the ancient world. Which is setting the stage for the megacities that would follow in its wake.
